Cattle Theft and Security in Uganda, November 2011
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Photo 1 of 12Credit:Ugandan police in Karamoja complain they lack personnel and logistical means to end cattle rustling and theft. However initiatives are being taken by government to provide other livelihoods to fill the gap left by pastoralism, while giving young men opportunities beyond cattle-raiding. -
Photo 2 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINA policeman explains the anti-stock theft unit and police presence in Uganda. -
Photo 3 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINUgandan police records indicate ten reported cases of cattle rustling in 2010 but numbers are believed to be higher. -
Photo 4 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINThe remaining animals in Uganda are kept in camps protected from cattle rustlers by the army. -
Photo 5 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINUgandan People's Defence Force recruits and trains Local defence units. -
Photo 6 of 12Credit:Communities allege harassment by the Ugandan Peoples Defence Forces while others say their presence is necessary for security. -
Photo 7 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINA district security officer appointed by the Ugandan government oversee the coordination of military and civilian security forces. -
Photo 8 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINA bullet hole in a district security office in Uganda 'Kaabong town' serves as a reminder of Karamojas past. -
Photo 9 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINIllegal weapons can still be found in Uganda despite government disarmament. -
Photo 10 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINThe Ugandan People's Defence Force and police allege some young men still have illegal guns. -
Photo 11 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINElders roles in ending criminal behaviour in Uganda is weakened by divisions between youth and traditional leadership. -
Photo 12 of 12Credit: Khristopher Carlson/IRINUgandan residents campaign for peace in Kotido District of Karamoja.
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